Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #5327
gradual
逐渐的;逐步的
核心释义
Happening or changing little by little over time; proceeding by small degrees or stages
- 1.
渐进的;逐步的。
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
- 2.
逐步进行的
proceeding in small stages
- 3.
(地形坡度)不陡峭的,平缓的
(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
平缓的;不陡的;渐进的;逐步的。;逐步进行的;(地形坡度)不陡峭的,平缓的;逐渐的
用法In use
There has been a gradual increase in temperature over the past few weeks.
用法提示:gradual修饰increase,表示变化是缓慢而逐步的。
She noticed the gradual change in his attitude towards work.
用法提示:gradual修饰change,强调变化是渐进的。
The gradual decline of the old building made it unsafe.
用法提示:gradual修饰decline,说明衰退是一个缓慢的过程。
a gradual increase in prices
a gradual slope
gradual + noun
gradual 常放在名词前作定语,表示逐渐的变化。
There has been a gradual increase in temperature.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- gradual change
- 逐渐的变化
- The gradual change in the weather surprised no one.天气的逐渐变化没有让任何人感到惊讶。
- gradual process
- 循序渐进的过程
- Learning a language is a gradual process.学习语言是一个循序渐进的过程。
- gradual increase
- 逐渐增加
- Doctors recommend a gradual increase in exercise.医生建议逐渐增加运动量。
- gradual improvement
- 逐步改善
- We have seen a gradual improvement in her health.我们看到她的健康状况逐渐好转。
- gradual decline
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想:grad 像 grade(年级),一级一级升上去就是 gradual“逐步的”;坡度一级级变缓也就不陡了。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:日常交流、新闻报道、学术写作 通常为中性用词,日常口语和正式书面语中都比较常见;具体含义(如逐渐的、平缓的)需根据搭配对象判断。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -ual 结尾,但发音不同:gradual 的结尾 /dʒuəl/ 与 individual、residual 的读音一致(但重音位置不同,不算严格押韵);visual 和 usual 的结尾是 /ʒuəl/;actual 的结尾是 /tʃuəl/;annual 的结尾是 /njuəl/。注意拼写相似,不要按字母直读。
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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